Five Things to Know Today, Oct. 12, in Montgomery County

It’s Yom Kippur.  Here are five more things to know today, Oct. 12th, in Montgomery County:

1. Election Judges Needed: A spokesperson for the Board of Elections says 700 more election judges are needed for Election Day on Nov. 8th. Find out how you can help, here.

2. Street Beat: A van outfitted with special equipment is surveying the streets of Gaithersburg for cracks and potholes.

3. Fall Fishing: Crews with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources have stocked Great Seneca Creek with trout this week. Find out more, here.

4. No School: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have the day off today.

5. Pumpkin Harvest Days:  Looking for something to do with the kids? Spend an autumn afternoon at Butler’s Orchard and pick pumpkins, visit the barnyard animals, and take a hayride. Reservations are required.

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